Un-Common Young Adult Company's THE WHO'S TOMMY Opens 7/19

The Un-Common Theatre Young Adult Company's presentation of THE WHO'S TOMMY opens Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July, 22 at the Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro.

THE WHO'S TOMMY tells the story of a boy, who after a traumatic family tragedy, suffers a mental breakdown and removes himself from reality. As an adolescent, he develops an uncanny talent for playing pinball and, when his mother finally reconnects with her teenage son, Tommy becomes an international pinball superstar. The exhilarating score is timeless in its youthful appeal including such classics as Pinball Wizard; Tommy, Can You Hear Me?; and See Me, Feel Me.

Directed by Christa Crewdson (Cambridge, MA), with Music Direction by Esther Zabinski (Uxbridge, MA), Choreography by Julia Snider (Boston, MA) and Assistant Direction by Mathew Timmons (Canton, MA) this production reinvents the classic show in a modern setting with commentary on our growing celebrity-obsessed culture.  The use of state of the art video and computer technology and creative lighting and video effects, throughout the show make this production a must-see theatre event.  These special features are thanks to the technical talents of Saulius Sleazes, Lighting and Projection Designer (Boston, MA) and Michael J. Teixeira, Set Designer, (Attleboro, MA) with innovative costuming by Nancy McCarthy (Arlington, MA). 

The cast of eighteen includes:

From Franklin, MA: Heidi Gleichauf (Ensemble)

From Johnston, RI: Jerald Kaplan (Uncle Ernie)

From Mansfield, MA: Katie Armstrong (Ensemble), Ryan Goodwin (Tommy), Alex Fullerton (Cousin Kevin), Dan Fullerton (Tommy, Age 10), Mary Fullerton (Tommy, Age 4), 

From Middleboro, MA: Sarra Forti, (Ensemble)

From Norfolk, MA: Sarah Gibson (Ensemble), Libby Pickard (Ensemble)

From North Providence, RI: Nicole Cayer, (Sally Simpson, Ensemble)

From Pawtucket, RI: Noah Bridgestock (Captain Walker)

From Sharon, MA: Maggie Dowd (Ensemble), Adam Kantor (Ensemble)

From South Easton, MA: Amanda Urquhart (Mrs. Walker)

From West Bridgewater, MA: Corey Cadigan (Ensemble)

From Wrentham, MA: Lexie Lieberthal (The Gypsy, Ensemble), Chris Woycik (Ensemble)

Performances are Thursday, July 19^th, Friday, July 20^th and Saturday, July 21^st at 7:30 pm and Sunday, July 22 at 2:00 pm at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro, 1 School Street, Foxboro, MA. Pre-Sale Tickets are $17 for Adults and $12 for Seniors and Students and may be purchased by calling(800) 838-3006 or on line at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/252319. 

The Un-Common Theatre Co. is currently in its 32nd season of providing a creative place for children and adolescents to develop life skills through exposure to the professional theatrical experience.  For more information on the Un-Common Theatre Co. and "The Who's Tommy" visit the website at www.uncommontheatre.org.This program is supported in part by grants from the Easton, Franklin, Mansfield, and Sharon Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.